How to pronounce recombine
Say it like ree-kum-BYNE. Recombine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BYNE).
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- ree
- kum
- BYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recombine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of recombine
American and British speakers say recombine in essentially the same way: /ˌrikəmˈbaɪn/ in the US and /ˌriːkəmˈbaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kum-BYNE.
What does recombine mean?
- To combine again, especially to reassemble the parts of something previously taken apart in a different manner.
- To undergo recombination.
Where does recombine come from?
From re- + combine.
Words that rhyme with recombine
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Questions about saying recombine
How do you pronounce recombine?
Say ree-kum-BYNE. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikəmˈbaɪn/. In British English it is /ˌriːkəmˈbaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recombine?
Recombine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BYNE). Broken into parts: ree · kum · BYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say recombine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrikəmˈbaɪn/ and the British form is /ˌriːkəmˈbaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.